Prerequisite Policy

Prerequisites for a course exist because the School of Business Administration faculty have determined that the knowledge, skills, and/or exposure students receive through the prerequisites is critical
to their success in the course and their ability to contribute to their fellow students' learning experience. In addition, taking your core courses and concentration or elective courses in a prescribed
sequence prepares you to integrate the knowledge and skills you are acquiring properly. Students bear the responsibility for verifying that they have the appropriate prerequisites for their courses. Students
who enroll in a course without completing the prerequisites risk being dropped from the class at any time during the semester should their lack of prerequisites come to light. In addition, students who enroll
without the prerequisites and as a result find themselves at a disadvantage in meeting course objectives will have no redress with the instructor.

Course Description

Marketing orientation and concepts applied to marketing strategies and to planning, pricing, product development and management, promotion, and channels of distribution. Emphasis is on ethics in marketing practice and on global marketing. Credit will not be given for both MKTG 3303 and MKTG 3311.

Textbook Information

Information on Buying Textbooks

Students may use the publishing information posted above to order their textbooks from their favorite book vendor. However, before doing so you should find out what your vendor's
anticipated shipping time is, and what their return policy is. Also, you should not write in or remove shrinkwrap from any textbook or materials you
purchase from any vendor until the first class day in the event that:

the vendor supplies you with the wrong edition of your text,

the course instructor is forced to make a late change to the required textbooks,

you are forced to make a last-minute change to your schedule due to missing prerequisites, or

your course is canceled due to low enrollment.

In addition, be aware that, on occasion, certain outside vendors may substitute an international version of a textbook for the version you have requested without notice. International versions of
textbooks may be quite different from the editions we require.

Course Relationship to Program Mission

The School of Business Administration prepares students for entry level and professional positions in business. BBA graduates will:

Comprehend the business environment and functions.

Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Demonstrate computer usage skills.

Employ ethical principles in all business situations.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively on teams in diverse organizations.

MKTG 3303 supports the BBA mission by introducing students to the principles of marketing within the context of ethics and the global business environment.

AACSB Accreditation Standards

The School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International, the hallmark of excellence in management education. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of
achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB
International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education. AACSB International accreditation adds value to your degree. The AACSB International accreditation standards require you to:

Operate with integrity in your dealings with faculty and other students.

Engage the learning materials with appropriate attention and dedication. (This standard recognizes the role students play in the creation of high-quality education. You cannot be passive,
nor can your participation be superficial.)

Contribute to the learning of others. (Regardless of the delivery mode of the program, students should have opportunities to work together on some learning tasks. Students need to acknowledge
their responsibilities to their fellow students by actively participating in group learning experiences.)

Perform to standards set by faculty.

Course Objectives

As a result of this course, students will:

understand the ethical, cultural, social and global impact of an organization's marketing activities.

be able to segment markets, identify attractive targets and focus the firm's marketing mix toward those targets when crafting the firm's market strategy.

develop an understanding of the relationship of marketing to other organizational functions.

Demonstrate the ability to develop the criteria to evaluate the quality of market research and apply the results to an organization's decision-making process.

evaluate the importance of changes on the technological. social and economic environments on an organization's marketing activities.

recognize marketing's unique role in contributing to an organization's competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Course Evaluation Process

Grading Scale:

Your letter grade is determined using the grade distribution that follows. You can calculate your percentage grade at any time in the semester by dividing the points you have accrued by the total points available up to that point. This percentage is then matched to a letter grade.

A

90% or higher

B

80 to 89%

C

70 to 79%

D

60 to 69%

F

Less than 60%

Course Assessments:

Exams

300 points

Marketing Reports

400 points

Presentations

200 points

Other Assignments

100 points

Exams

There will be four exams during this semester. Each exam will cover five chapters. Each exam counts for 75 points. These exams will include questions designed to test your knowledge of the materials associated with this course, such as the textbook, lecture notes, discussions, cases, presentations, marketing general knowledge. These questions require that you be familiar with the material covered in this course. All students must take the exam at the scheduled time. (Tests Assess learning objectives 1-4).

Marketing Reports

MKTG 3303 will discuss two cases for major businesses. You will be asked to discuss the SWOT, competition, target market and/or environment analyses for the selected businesses. Your reports should follow the detailed format published by the instructor. Your cases analyses should follow the examples discussed in class. Submit your cases reports according to the deadlines detailed in the course schedule. (Cases reports assess learning objectives 2,5,&6).

Presentations

Each student will have one or two presentations during the semester. Presentations will come from the textbook chapters and/or case studies. (Presentations assess learning objectives 3,5,&6).

Other Assignments

Grade of OA will be divided among the assignments that are not included in the grading matrix of the course. For example, Introduction, Bio, Letter of feedback, Survey critique and project recommendation. Attendance will be part of the OA grade.(Other Assignments assess learning objectives 2&5).

Reading Assessments

Your capacity to contribute to class discussions is directly related to your commitment to completing all reading assignments by the dates listed on the course schedule. Class participation grades will
reflect both the quantity and the quality of your participation.

Makeup Exams

Make-up exams will only be given at the discretion of the instructor. Students are strongly cautioned to notify the instructor immediately if legitimate and insurmountable obstacles prevent them from
participating in a scheduled exam session.

Late Assignments

The due dates for all assignments will be strictly followed. Late assignments may or may not be accepted at the instructor’s discretion; should the instructor accept a late assignment, he or she may
reduce the grade of the assignment the equivalent of one (1) letter grade for each day the assignment is late.

Attendance Policy

According to the UHV Student Handbook, students are expected to be diligent in their studies and regular in class attendance. A student whose absences are determined by the instructor to be excessive
shall be dropped prior to the last day to drop a course or withdraw from UHV with a grade of W or F. For students enrolled in online courses, "absence" connotes a failure to engage in class participation
activities on a weekly basis. If an unforeseen crisis (including family emergencies, professional obligations, and technical difficulties) prevents you from fulfilling your course obligations, you are
responsible for alerting your instructor to the reason for and anticipate duration of your absence.

Teaching and Learning Partnership

Teaching and learning is a partnership between faculty and students. I will fulfill my partnership obligations by serving as advisor, consultant, mentor and purveyor of general comments and clarifications
of difficult or confusing concepts. To this end, I will respond to
questions within 72 hours. You will fulfill your partnership obligations by being a fully participative, responsive, helping, and working team member of the class.
You should check your UHV email frequently and respond to faculty in a timely fashion. Good business and professional etiquette is expected. No derogatory comments should be made. You may certainly disagree with others in class discussions, and you may state your disagreement (if you choose to); however, please do so in a polite manner.

Homework, take-home exams, case assignments and bulletin board participation all play an important role in your education in this course. They are an essential part of the learning process in that they
require the synthesis and extension of concepts. They also help both the student and the instructor to evaluate one’s progress in mastering the material. Past experience indicates that generally the course
material cannot be adequately mastered without active involvement on your part.

Discussion of homework assignments with others who are also struggling with them can be highly beneficial and is encouraged. Most real-life problems are solved through team efforts, and it is important to
learn how to solve problems cooperatively. The interaction with others working on the same problem often reveals different approaches to common difficulties.

Academic Honesty

Each student is responsible for maintaining high standards of academic honesty and ethical behavior. In order that each student understands what is (or is not) acceptable behavior, the following
guidelines are offered.

Discussion of assignments with other students and members of the faculty is both permitted and encouraged as a constructive educational practice.

Students are expected to write their exams, quizzes and papers on their own, based on their individual level of progress with the material.

Copying of another’s work and representing it as one’s own work is a serious academic offense, and will be treated as such.

Students are encouraged to review materials other than those required for the course in preparing assignments, but should always properly cite any sources used in assignment preparation.

UHV’s Student Handbook contains a detailed description of the university’s Academic Honesty Policy. In addition, tutors at the Academic Center (see section below) are available to assist you in providing proper citations for your source materials.

Disabled Student Policy

The University of Houston System complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with a disability. In accordance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines, each University within the System strives to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them. If you believe that you have a disability requiring academic adjustments/auxiliary aids, please contact your University’s student disability services center. University of Houston–Victoria, Office of Disability Services, Cheryl Worley, 3007 N. Ben Wilson St., Suite 132-B University West, Victoria, TX 77901. Office phone – 361-570-4287; E-mail worleyc@uhv.edu; Website - www.uhv.edu/DisabilityServices

Student Absences on Religious Holidays

Per Texas state law, students will be excused from attending class and other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose.
A student whose absence is excused on these grounds will be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment within one (1) week of the excused absence.

Sexual Harassment

Students who feel they are the victims of sexual harassment may contact the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at 361-570-4290 and/or the Director of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
at 361-570-4800.

Grievance Procedures

Students who have non-academic grievances or complaints may contact Student Services at 361-485-4409.

Student Success Center Services

The Student Success Center offers writing assistance to all UHV students in the form of paper reviews by peer tutors. Tutors will aid students in looking more critically at their own writing to examine issues such
as organization, structure, and development of ideas. To submit a document for online tutoring, or to schedule an appointment for face-to-face tutoring, please visit the Student Success Center online
http://uhv.mywconline.com/. For more information about the Student Success Center and its library of online resources, visit the Center's Web site at
http://www.uhv.edu/studentsuccesscenter/ or stop by Suite 129 (University West in Victoria).